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January 2015
www.lions2t2.org
District 2-T2
Mid-Winter 2015
Hosted by Lubbock Lions Club
Saturday
January 17, 2015
South Plains Church
Second Level
69th and Elkhart, Lubbock
8:30—9:15am Registration
Coffee and Donuts
9:15am—11:30am District Cabinet Meeting
11:45am– 1:30pm Lunch
During Lunch: Peace Poster, Opportunities for Youth and Hall of Fame
ALL Lions are invited to attend.
Invite someone who has never been to a District meeting.
RSVP to PDG Bernie Gradel @ [email protected]
Deanna Harville @ [email protected]
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January 2015
DG James Osborne
To all the Lions of District 2T2 and your families I hope you had
a Merry Christmas, a happy and safe New Years celebration
and a blessed Holiday Season. Six months have come and
gone with much fun and progress. I have visited many of our
clubs and have great reception at all of them. I am truly enjoying my year as your governor. Thank You! I will be scheduling more visits after the first of the year. During this first six
months , we the district, received the International Presidents Bronze Award for meeting our
first quarter goals. Our Lions Eye Bank fundraiser is winding down and we should be able to
have our drawing at Mid-Winter – Thanks Lions – 500 tickets sold. Our Hall of Fame announcement should be made at Mid-Winter. Most all of you had great projects during the fall
and I am hearing great things our Lions are doing for those who need our help during the holiday season. You are truly fulfilling our motto “We Serve”. We have seen our Hearing Bank revitalized with the leadership of some very dedicated Lions. We want to continue to make
membership growth a focus of our clubs and district. Share your experience as a Lion and invite them to be a part of what we do. I invite all of you to be a part of our Mid-Winter – it will
be held at the South Plains Church of Christ, 6802 Elkhart, Lubbock, January 17th. It will be
hosted by the Lubbock Lions Club so come and join in . Many great things are happening in
our clubs and we will be sharing them with you – Its Great To Be A Lion!
Lubbock Redbud Lions Club
Serving our City and District 2-T2
President Lonnie Kirk
Queen Lauren Newsom
PDG Jim Johnson
1975— 1976
Proud to Support
PDG Melvin Powers
1985—1986
District Governor
PDG Walt Alexander
1988—1989
James Osborne
PDG Paul Ellis
1997—1998
PDG Dan Pope
2004—2005
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Jan—Feb2015
January
2014
1st VDG Dick Van Hoose
Home page on the web for District 2-T2 is a fantastic site for information. I am not sure how many people
access this site however after looking at it more extensively, I know that Lions and non lions can find links to
numerous articles of interest.
The current page has information on what's New in Lions: our new International President Joe Preston is
highlighted in a video link as well as his program "Strengthen the Pride" is shared in two links.
Events pertaining to our district are covered in District 2-T2 News. Highlighted events range from our District Governor's goals for the year, information on the Environmental Photo Contest, a link to learn about
our Lions Centennial Service Challenge, and links to help club secretaries in their filing of monthly reports.
LOTS of links giving information on District 2-T2 leadership individually and in committee work; Lion Links
providing information on Regional, State, National and International programs; links to recognize the history of
Dear Lions: The 37th Annual Lions Day with the United Nations (LDUN) will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the iconic
United Nations Headquarters in New York City. LDUN program highlights include presentations
from President Preston and key UN speakers, along with engaging panel discussions focusing on
this year's theme of "Childr en in Need" . Be amongst the first to find out and celebrate this
year's winners of the International Peace Poster and Essay Contests. Inspiring and informative,
LDUN recognizes the impact of LCI's volunteer efforts in supporting the shared vision with the
UN of improving our local and global communities. LDUN attendees also have the option to
attend the popular Lions-UN Luncheon inside the UN's signature Delegates Dining Room with
invited ambassadors. Seating is limited and offered on a first come basis. For the first time we
will be offering early registration material pick-up on Friday, March 6, at the One UN New York Hotel, located directly across
from the UN Headquarters, where attendees can conveniently pick up their event badges, program and more. Cash bars will be
set for an afternoon hospitality from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. where you can meet and mingle with fellow attendees and staff at
the Registration Area. LDUN attendees will receive one complimentary drink ticket redeemable from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on
March 6 only. For attendees that need hotel accommodations, the One UN New York Hotel has a limited number of guest
rooms available at a special LDUN rate offered on a first come basis. Guest rooms can be requested when registering
online. This event is sure to sell out, so please direct Lions and guests to the Lions Day with the UN page on the LCI Web site to
register and find additional program information. If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Brain at (630) 468-6893 or
via email.
Yours in Lionism,
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January
2014
2nd VDG Jim Petty
I want everyone to enjoy the Holidays and really reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. We celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior on Christmas day and enjoy the fellowship of friends and family during the Holiday season. I pray that everyone has a very Merry
Christmas and a joyful New Year. Now a true visionary will look beyond the smoke, over
the wall, through the woods to try and get an idea of what next year has in store for Lions
across the World. I see success, I see growth, I see a bright future for the Lions of District
2T2 and I am here to offer some encouragement. The story I'm going to tell you is a true
story of a professional athlete and a motivational speaker. A professional football team is
a complex group to say the least but have you ever thought about attempting to motivate
them week after week to perform at the top of their game? I want you to think about a
group of people that collectively makes about 100 million a year, what can you tell
them? The management knew they had a challenge so they hired a high prices motivational speaker to come in before a big game and attempt to get them fired up. As the speaker
addressed the group he noticed the star athlete in the back of the room not really paying
attention to the speaker and decided to attempt to engage him in a project. The athlete
was so talented and gifted he had speed and grace on the field and could move and jump
with the skill of a jaguar. The athlete had a vertical jump of over 38" which is amazing. So
the Motivational speaker asked the gifted and talented athlete if he could come up to the
front of the room to demonstrate some of his skills. The speaker had set a bar about 12"
off the ground and asked the athlete to jump the bar. The athlete approached the bar and
only jumped enough to clear the bar, 12". The speaker asked why he only jumped the 12"
to clear the bar when he could physically jump over 38" and the athlete said, "that's all I
needed to clear the bar so that's all I jumped." My point to this story is that sometimes
we, as Lions, only do what is needed when we have the ability, skill, talent to do much
more. I am asking for all Lions in 2015 to raise the bar, to do more as Lions in our clubs and
communities, to really look at our Motto and not just serve but to serve with intention. Examine your heart this year and spread the Love of Lions across the globe.
Great Plains Lions Eye Bank Gun Raffle
1st Prize – Colt Commander light weight series 80, nickel finish, 2 clips and case
2nd Prize – Mossberg model 500 persuader, includes a studs pistol grip and 18.5 inch barrel
3rd Prize – Bushmaster XM15
Proceeds benefit the Great Plains Lions Eye Bank.
Drawing will be held after all tickets are sold.
Need not be present to win
Rules: See back of ticket for full list of rules
Gun Dealers: Southern Electric, Inc. and Fred’s Gun Emporium
$20.00 PER TICKET – ONLY 500 TICKETS SOLD!
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Sept.—Dec.2013
Jan—Feb
January
2015
2014
By PDG Carmon McCain
District 2-T2 Cabinet Secretary
As this issue of The W indmill goes to press, we want to remind all clubs of the upcoming District 2-T2 Midwinter
Conference set for Jan. 17 at the South Plains Church of Christ in Lubbock. This conference, hosted by the Lubbock
Lions Club, is a great opportunity for club officers and other interested Lions to learn more about District 2-T2 programs and activities. Be sure to save the date and help “Strengthen the Pride” of Lionism by having your club well
represented at the Midwinter Conference.
District Governor James Osborne, 1st Vice District Governor Dick Van Hoose, 2nd Vice District Governor Jim Petty,
and other district officials want to thank those club secretaries which have submitted their Monthly Membership Reports (MMRs) on time! Thank you for keeping Lions Clubs International, MD-2 Texas Lions, and District 2-T2 informed about your club’s membership and activities each month!
A quick glance of the LCI Calendar shows the following key dates/reminders:
JANUARY 2015
January to March 2015: Relieving the Hunger—Global Service Action Campaign.
January 10-16: LCI Worldwide Week of Service to celebrate Melvin Jones’ birthday.
January 13: Melvin Jones’ birthday.
January 15: Peace Poster kits now on sale through LCI Club Supplies.
FEBRUARY 2015:
Membership focus is on women.
Appoint nominating committee for 2015-2016 Slate of Officers.
MARCH 2015:
Membership focus is on women.
Eye Donor Awareness month.
APRIL 2015:
Family and Friends Month—Invite them to join your Lions Club!
Election of 2015-2016 Officers
April 24-25: District 2-T2 Convention hosted by Lubbock Redbud Lions Club.
MAY 2015:
May 15: Deadline for filing 2015-2016 Officer Reporting Form (PU-101)
May 20-24: MD-2 Texas Lions Convention at College Station TX,
JUNE 2015:
June 26-30: Lions Clubs International Convention, Honolulu.
Each Lions Club is important to its community and those it serves! Thank you for all your work to “Strengthen the
Pride” of Lionism in District 2-T2.
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January
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2014-2015 ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST
District 2-T2 Lions from clubs in good standing can enter original, unaltered, black-and-white or color photo(s)
(without people) of the environment of their Lions Club in the following 2014-2015 Lions Environmental Photo
Contest categories:
 Animal Life
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Landscape (urban or natural)
Plant Life
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Weather Phenomenon
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Special Theme: Lions' Pride in our Environment--Capturing the magnificent beauty and grandeur of our
natural environment.
Thank you,
PDG Fredda Buckner
Contest Coordinator
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See rules at: http://www.texaslions.org/environmental-photo-contest-2/
Please bring entries to the Mid-Winter meeting January 17, 2015.
The Opportunities for youth scholarship contest for District 2-T2 - now accepting entries from Junior and Senior
High students. If your club would likt to sponsor a student or students please contact:
Lion Janet Roller
4428 Kemper
Lubbock, Texas 79416
c. 806-790-0844
[email protected]
We need all applications in by January 14, 2015.
Contest will be January 17th at South Plains Church of Christ
69th and Elkhart, Lubbock, Texas
Lion Janet can e-mail you the applications and rules. (Copy is attached).
Subjext "Volunteerism and Its Importance"
Awards: The 1st place winner will receive a $1000 scholarship
2nd place winner will receive a $500 scholarship.
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MD2 2015 STATE CONVENTION
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Sept. 1, 2014
Hello Fellow Texas Lions,
It is with great pleasure and honor that District 2-S5 will host the 2015 State Lions Convention in
College Station at the Hilton Hotel. The convention dates are May 21-23, 2015.
Convention plans include outstanding keynote speakers, seminars for new and veteran Lions, a golf tournament and
various other activities. Consideration has been given to providing many opportunities for “grass root” Lions to get
involved.
A free, fun night with food, drinks and entertainment will be held at Veterans Park in College Station (very near the
Hilton hotel) on Thursday evening, May 21st, to welcome all Lions and kick-off our convention.
Please go to the following 2015 Lions State convention web site and avail yourself of the convention material and
registration page:
convention.texaslions.org/registration.
You may reserve a room by contacting the College Station Hilton Hotel and Convention Center. See the Lions registration form for room reservation details.
For clarification or additional information, please contact PDG Floyd Golan, Convention Chair, at
979-218-4803 or
email: [email protected]
I’m looking forward to seeing you at this convention in May 2015.
Yours in Lionism,
PDG Ronald Heinemeyer
District 2-S5
Council Chair, 2014-2015
Visit http://convention.texaslions.org/ for more information on the Keynote speakers and breakout sessions.
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Shallowater Lions Club
Established May 1954
Home of
Past District Governor James Norton
Queen Morgan Bennet
Princess Kynlee Wuensche
Lion Boss Deanna Harville
806-778-7888
[email protected]
Congratulations to the following clubs for adding new members from September
through December 2014!
CLUB
NEW MEMBER
Abernathy
Brownfield Evening
Angela Pope
Brandi Villerreal
Robert Villerreal
Robert Florez
Sean Overeynder
Teddy Summers
Lesli Henley
David Jeffery Greeson
Diantha Gilbert
Diana Longoria
Lashley VanZandt
Tim Walker
Kevin Campbell
Jeremy Barbee
Chris Brown
Tutti Burkett
Mike Carper
Kyle Carruth
Gary Churchwell
Elizabeth Hannon
Natalie Kendrick
Bryon Kopp
Shane Scarbrough
Albert J. McCleod
Ashley Mayberry
Angela Nelms
Brandon Rowell
Jose Marquez
Veda Hargrove
Donald Clark James
Barry Martin
Denver City
Floydada
Hale Center
Levelland
Levelland Evening
Littlefield
Littlefield E. Risers
Lubbock
Lubbock South Plains
Plainview
Post
Roby
Ropesville
Snyder
SPONSOR
Milton Pope
Robert Milllican
Robert Millican
Glenda Gray
Thomas Williams
Johnny Summers
Dennis Burton
Keith Kent
Robert Gilbert
Shirley Ward
Shirley Ward
(Sponsor Not Listed)
(Sponsor Not Listed)
Terry Hawkins
Bernie Gradel
Majorie Evangelista
Jason Gloe
Ann-Marie Carruth
Kim Churchwell
Casey Doyle
Casey Doyle
Lynn Stephens
Shane Cook
Tom Vermillion
Lea Stukey
Mike Melcher
Misty Alaniz
Jerry Wilson
James Hargrove
Jordan Gregg
Terry Martin
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Global Membership Team
By PDG Carmon McCain
District 2-T2 GMT Chairman
Governor James Osborne announced the “15 by 15” membership goal just a few months ago. It is his hope that District 2-T2 Lions membership can be increased to 1,500 Lions by June 30, 2015.
There are 1,359 Lions Club members in 44 clubs in District 2-T2 as of Jan. 1, 2015. It will require 141 new members
and no drops during the next six months to achieve this membership goal.
Yes, this is a lofty goal. However at the beginning of the Space Race, President John F Kennedy said “We choose to
do these things…not because they are easy…but because they are hard!” The end result was America having the first
man to walk on the lunar surface. What could be achieved if District 2-T2 and Lions’ worldwide adopted the same
philosophy to strengthen membership?
Clubs are encouraged to visit www.lionsclubs.org and www.lions2t2.org for membership tips and tools to
help as they work to “strengthen the pride” of Lionism in 2014-2015.
To help “plant the seed,” I’d like to share a few paragraphs from a Lions Information brochure complied by Lion R. L.
“Dick” Crump of the Dallas Oak Cliff Lions Club. He served as District 2-X1 public relations director in 1962-1963.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Your Lions Club cannot grow and prosper without securing new members. New members bring new ideas, new influence, new enthusiasm, and new fellowship. In Lionism, you have a perfect
easy-to-sell product: Membership in the world’s largest and most influential service club organization.”
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: “Offer your friends the privilege of belonging to the worldwide fellowship of LIONS
INTERNATIONAL…the opportunity for group and individual service to your community and its people…the
personal satisfaction of taking part in a great, heart-warming movement for aid to the poor, the stricken, the
blind, and the handicapped.”
SHARE THE PRIDE—“Being a LION is a public admission that you stand for the best of everything for the good of
the community in which you live. Wear your pin and tell the world what you stand for.”
WORDS FROM MELVIN JONES: “What you give to humanity, you get back. Bread cast upon the waters is much
more wholesome and nourishing than pie in the sky.” Another favorite quote—“You can’t get very far until
you start doing something for someone else.”
I hope these tiny morsels will provide “food for thought” for your club’s membership efforts during the remainder of
2014-2015. Just keep in mind that “We Serve” and others can, too! Just “Ask One” to be a Lions Club member!
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Serving Our Community With Pride for 90 Years
Snyder Lions Club
Chartered August 28, 1924
Home Club of
Howard Harrington, DG 1978—1979
Max Von Roeder, DG 1986—1987
C.A. (Mac) McCown, DG 1993—1994, Past President of Texas Lions Camp
Jean Steakley, DG 2008—2009
& Queen Avery Wright
200% Texas Lions Camp 2012—2013
Dear Lion, As a leader in your Lions club, we want to remind you about the current new member pilot program in
the United States that waives the charter or entrance fee for U.S. Veterans of all ages. The Involve a U.S. Veteran
program waives the charter or entrance fee for any qualifying veteran who joins a new or existing Lions club. Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military personnel or honorably-discharged members of the Air Force, Army, Coast
Guard Services, Marines, National Guard, Navy or Reserves. Those currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves are also eligible. Lions Clubs International will provide an entrance fee waiver of $25 ($30 for charter members) to the first 5,000 qualified U.S. veterans that join a local Lions club. The program is only being offered in the
United States. Visit the Involve a U.S. Veteran Web page to learn more about this special program. You can download a fact sheet, promotional flyer, certification form and a sample press release to help promote this program in
your community. Veterans have made so many great contributions and sacrificed so much to serve our country. As service members leave the military and come home, let's provide them an opportunity to get involved in
their communities and serve as Lions. Make plans now to reach out to veterans in your community and offer
them the opportunity to make a difference and change lives as Lions. Take advantage of this special program to
grow your club today! Sincerely, Scott Drumheller Executive Administrator & Secretary Lions Clubs International
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REDBUD LIONS CLUB
SERVICE IN ACTION!
Princess Abby decided that she wanted to help someone. She thought of what project she could do to
make a difference. She then decided to have a Blanket Drive with the blankets going to the Salvation Army
Family Services. She approached the Redbud Lions Club about either purchasing/donating gently used
blankets, or have the Lions purchase them individually.
On Saturday November she had a BYOB "bring your own blanket" party at her house and served hot chocolate to each person who brought blankets.
The pictures are of her donating the blankets, in Redbud Lions name, to the Salvation Army.
We are proud to have a young lady as Abby to be a part of our Club, even at her young age. YOU GO
GIRL!!!!!
REDBUD LIONS CLUB
At The Fair
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Shallowater Lions Club &
Shallowater High School Student Council
Filling backpacks for Backpack Buddies
Helping feed kids in need during the Christmas break
Shallowater Lions Club
Harvest Festival
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Lubbock South Plains Lions Club
Lion Boss JoeAnne Jackson
Home of District Treasurer Greg Freeman
And Past District Governors
Leo Seiter, Jere Smith, Danny Leake, Hoyse McMurtry*, & PID Marshall Cooper
Important Changes
New Address
New e-mail
New President
Lubbock Industrial Lions Club
[email protected]
Levelland Evening
4715 42nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79414
Mrs. Sandy Israel
1208 Ave. I
Levelland, TX 79336
New Contact Information
PDG Howard Harrington
1102 N Memphis Apt 13103
Lubbock TX 79415-5138
Windmill Ads
If you want to place an ad in the WINDMILL for the 2014-2015 Lion year please contact the WINDMILL editor,
Deanna Harville
Phone: 806-778-7888 or 806-832-5594 or [email protected]
Below are the prices for WINDMILL ads. There will be 5 editions of the WINDMILL published during the 2013-2014
year.
They will be published in the following months: September,
November, January, March and May.
Deadlines are August 31, October 31, December 31, February 28, April30
$250 for the year for a 1/2 page ad
$500 for the year for a full page ad
$50 for a one time ad page
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This is why the Lions of District 2-T2 support
the Great Plains Lions Eye Bank
Please give!
Lions of Texas Newsletter can
be viewed at:
http://md2pr.org/html/
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Littlefield Early Risers Lions Club
District Humanitarian Projects 2014-2015
Great Plains Lions Eye Bank
$3.00/Lion
Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
$2.00/Lion
District Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
$5.00/Lion
Lions World Service for the Blind
$1.00/Lion
Texas Lions Camp
$10.00/Lion
Texas Boys Ranch
$2.00/Lion
Texas Lions Foundation
$2.00/Lion
Diabetes Awareness Essay Scholarship
$2.00/Lion
Drug Awareness Speech Scholarship
$2.00/Lion
Outstanding Youth Scholarship
$2.00/Lion
Julien C. Hyer Youth Exchange Prgm
$2.00/Lion
District 2-T2 Hearing Bank
$3.00/Lion
Lions Club International Foundation
$2.00/Lion
Leader Dog School for the Blind
$2.00/Lion
Total (100% Club)/Lion
$40.00/Lion
Mail Donations to District Treasurer Greg Freeman at:
3808 75th Place
Lubbock, TX 79423
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Return Service Requested
The WINDMILL is the official publication of District 2-T2, Lions Clubs
International for the fiscal year 20142015.
District Governor James Osborne
6913 Homestead
Lubbock, TX 79424
Cell: 806-252-1298
[email protected]
Editor: Deanna Harville
[email protected]
(806) 778-7888
District Humanitarian Projects 2014-2015
Great Plains Lions Eye Bank
$3.00/Lion
Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
$2.00/Lion
District Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
$5.00/Lion
Lions World Service for the Blind
$1.00/Lion
Texas Lions Camp
$10.00/Lion
Texas Boys Ranch
$2.00/Lion
Texas Lions Foundation
$2.00/Lion
Diabetes Awareness Essay Scholarship
$2.00/Lion
Drug Awareness Speech Scholarship
$2.00/Lion
Outstanding Youth Scholarship
$2.00/Lion
Julien C. Hyer Youth Exchange Prgm
$2.00/Lion
District 2-T2 Hearing Bank
$3.00/Lion
Lions Club International Foundation
$2.00/Lion
Leader Dog School for the Blind
$2.00/Lion
Total (100% Club)/Lion
$40.00/Lion
Directory Corrections/Changes
mailing address for the Lubbock Industrial Lions Club has changed
from P.O. Box 1005, Lubbock, TX 79408 to 4715 42nd Street, Lubbock, TX 79414
Lion Joe Freeman—Please delete my home phone number from
directory and only use my cell at this time.
District Governor
1st Vice District Governor
2nd Vice District Governor
Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Treasurer
James Osborne
Dick Van Hoose
Jim PettyPDG
Carmon McCain
Greg Freeman
6913 Homestead
302 1st Street
2304 43rd Place
8812 Elkridge Ave.
3808 75th Place
Lubbock, TX 79424
Lorenzo, TX 79343
Snyder, TX 79549
Lubbock, TX 79423
Lubbock, TX 79423
Cell: 806-252-1298
Cell: 806-241-8796
Cell: 325-207-1952
Cell: 806-786-9409
Cell: 806-778-5007
Home: 806-794-1780
[email protected]
[email protected]
Home: 806-745-8565
chile_peppers@
sbcglobal.net
Bus: 806-797-3251
gfreemanm
@mwccpa.com
Home: 325-573-0455
[email protected]